Oxicodal

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Oxicodal information

Oxicodal is a medicine belonging to the antiepileptic class of medications. It is available under the form of 150 mg, 300 mg and 600 mg tablets, containing the active ingredient Oxicodal and different inactive ingredients.

Oxicodal indications

The drug is typically used in the treatment of patients suffering from epilepsy. As monotherapy or in combination with other drugs, it is recommended for adults suffering from partial seizures, while in the case of children of over 4 years of age it is used to treat seizures in monotherapy only. In the case of children of, or over 2 years of age, this drug may only be employed in combination with other medication for the treatment of epilepsy. Oxicodal may have other therapeutic uses as well, which are not covered in this information guide. If you are not sure why you have been prescribed a treatment course with this medicine or if you would like to learn more regarding the possible uses of Oxicodal, it is recommended that you consult a specialized health care professional.

Oxicodal warnings

You may not take this medication if you are allergic to it or to any of the other ingredients of this pharmaceutical product. Prior to starting a treatment with Oxicodal, you should inform your prescriber of any other medical conditions you are suffering from - in particular you should inform him or her if you are suffering from kidney disorders, hyponatremia or if you have had recent seizures.

This drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness. It is best that you avoid or employ caution in operating machinery or driving. Also, you should avoid or limit alcohol consumption for the duration of the treatment. Oxicodal may be harmful to an unborn baby or to a nursing infant. As such, usage of this medicine during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended.

Oxicodal intake guidelines

It is strongly recommended that you take Oxicodal exactly as advised by your prescriber. If you have trouble understanding or remembering any of the intake guidelines it is best that you consult your personal health care professional for further explanations.

Take Oxicodal for the full prescribed duration of the therapy. You may not stop taking the medicine without your physician's consent.

Oxicodal dosage

Your prescriber will determine the appropriate Oxicodal dosage that you need to employ during your therapy. Typically, the treatment starts with initial doses of 600 mg per day, and may be increased over time. Whenever appropriate, the dosage is increased by 300 mg; however the increase may not occur more often than once every three days. The normal maintenance dose that should be attained is of 1200 mg per day. In the case of children, the dosage is determined based on body weight, and should not exceed 600 mg per day.

As the Oxicodal dosage is determined based on several factors which are particular to your case, it is very likely that your dosage will differ from that of other patients'. As such, it is strongly recommended that you only take the medication dosage that has been prescribed to you; do not employ the medication dosage prescribed to another patient, as this may cause the therapy to not yield the expected results.

Oxicodal overdose

You should never exceed the recommended Oxicodal daily dosage. An overdose with this drug may cause severe long and short term consequences and in severe cases it may prove lethal. As such, if you suspect that you have taken too much of this medicine it is strongly suggested that you contact the local poisons center or go to the nearest medical facility to obtain emergency assistance.

Oxicodal missed dose

If you accidentally miss a dose of Oxicodal, you should take it as soon as you remember. However if this happens when it is almost time for another intake of the medicine, it is best that you completely skip the missed dose and continue with your regular intake program. Do not double a dose in order to make up for a missed one.

In order to avoid accidentally missing any of your Oxicodal intakes you should check with your personal physician and set up an intake schedule that suits your agenda and life style. Taking the medicine at around the same time every day helps reduce the risk of forgetting about any doses.

Oxicodal side effects

In rare cases, Oxicodal therapy may cause severe side effects. You should contact your personal physician at once if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction, mood or behavior changes, suicidal tendencies, vision disturbances, involuntary eye movement, speaking or concentration difficulties, coordination loss, abnormal gait, tremor, easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat, chest pain, abdominal pain, dark urine, bloody stool, jaundice.

Apart from these, a number of less severe side effects may occur. These should be brought to the attention of your physicist if they become bothersome or persistent: drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, sleeping disorders, mouth dryness, acne.

Oxicodal drug reactions

Oxicodal may interact with other drugs and medication, such as other seizure control drugs or calcium channel blockers. For a full list of drug interactions, it is best to consult a pharmacist or a specialized physician. Do not start taking this medication before informing your prescriber of any other drugs you are currently taking, and do not start taking any other medication without first consulting with your personal health care specialist.

Oxicodal may interfere with the action of birth control pills. While taking this medicine it is best that you use an additional reliable contraceptive method, such as condoms or a diaphragm.

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References

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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Oxicodal?

Depending on the reaction of the Oxicodal after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Oxicodal not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Oxicodal addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Oxicodal, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Oxicodal consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

Visitor reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported side effects

Did you get side effects while taking the Oxicodal drug, or were there no side effects?
According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Oxicodal medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
Visitors%
No side effects1
100.0%

Three visitors reported price estimates

What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?
The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Oxicodal is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
Visitors%
Expensive2
66.7%
Not expensive1
33.3%

One visitor reported frequency of use

How often in a day do you take the medicine?
Are you taking the Oxicodal drug as prescribed by the doctor?

Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Oxicodal is mentioned below.
Visitors%
Once in a day1
100.0%

Eight visitors reported doses

What is the dose of Oxicodal drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 201-500mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
201-500mg2
25.0%
1-5mg2
25.0%
6-10mg2
25.0%
501mg-1g2
25.0%

Four visitors reported time for results

What is the time duration Oxicodal drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Oxicodal drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Oxicodal need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors%
> 3 month1
25.0%
3 days1
25.0%
1 day1
25.0%
2 days1
25.0%

Visitor reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet

Four visitors reported age

Visitors%
46-602
50.0%
> 602
50.0%

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